Home of Jewish War Veterans Online Post 77
A week from today, on June 6th, the world will pause to remember the hundreds of thousands of troops who fought in the D-Day invasion, including the thousands who gave their lives on the beaches of Normandy. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the invasion and, thanks to the follow through of one man, synagogues across the United States […]
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Go read this article from Chaplain Frommer over at Tablet Magazine right now. Then share it with your friends. He really captures the dilemma of contemplating Memorial Day. Every year I struggle to convey the real meaning of Memorial Day to my friends and family (and anyone who will listen). It goes beyond the idea of using it as an […]
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“What is a nice Jewish girl going to do in the military, especially in the Marine Corps?” –Miranda Bloch’s incredulous father Oy, don’t get me started about that question. The Jewish Women’s Archive has an excellent profile of Miranda Bloch, who enlisted in the Marine Corps during WWII and served as an aviation technician for training flights that prepared pilots […]
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Over the years, I have been occasionally contacted by individuals that share their story of Jewish service or one of a friend or family member. Some of these are as simple as a reference to service mixed in with a thank you, but others give an amazing glimpse into the life of a Jewish service member. Last month I was […]
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